2002 Safari Coach Trek recalls and problems

The 2002 Safari Coach Trek has 2 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Safari Coach dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2002 Safari Coach Trek vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Safari Coach Trek recalls

Recall 03V-268: Parking Brake

Reported Jul 28, 2003 · 29 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORP.

Problem: On certain motor homes built on the workhorse p-series chassis, the parking brake bracket is not properly secured to the chassis and can be bent or broken when applied.

Risk: The parking brake could be disengaged and allow the motor home to roll, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will add additional welds to the parking brake bracket. Owner notification began august 21, 2003. Owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Recall 02V-278: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Oct 22, 2002 · 8,581 vehicles affected · MONACO COACH CORP.

Problem: On certain motor homes, the brake assemblies exhibit elevated temperatures that can lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as bearings, races, spindles, knuckles, seals, hubs, rotors, patch bolts, calipers, brake pads, and ABS sensors.

Risk: This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the front and rear brake calipers for corrosion and replace or rebuild the calipers as necessary. The recall began on august 18, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

2002 Safari Coach Trek problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	5
Equipment	4
Structure	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Engine and Engine Cooling	1

Most reported parts

Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 2
Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf Spring Assembly › U-Bolt, Leaf Spring to Axle — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer › Lpg Systems › Tank Valve/Gauge — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 33,002 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2002 Safari Coach Trek complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Equipment · at 33,002 miles · reported Nov 28, 2006

Dt*: the contact stated the cooling unit in the refrigerator was leaking coolant fluid out of the back of the refrigerator. The refrigerator was disconnected, and the vehicle was taken to a service dealer. The dealer determined that the cooling unit had failed. The entire refrigerator was replaced. There was a NHTSA recall #06e076000, which pertains to recreational vehicle equipment. The equipment was not included in the recall. Updated 12/28/06.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · reported Apr 30, 2003

The brakes, engine, and suspension all failed on the vehicle. The consumer drove to oregon to the manufacturer and the problems could not be duplicated.

Suspension · reported Apr 1, 2003

Monaco safari trek model 2830 bottomed out and destroyed the black (Sewerage) and grey (Wash water) valves 3 times. Also the springs on the chassis flattened out, also the motor home drifted on the road.

Suspension · reported Mar 27, 2003

The rv bottoms out and has drivability problem possibly due to faulty axle blocks, this problem has caused the grey and black water tanks to be crushed (Monaco safari trek model 2830) .

Structure · reported Jan 29, 2003

The recreational vehicle bottomed and smashed the water valve system, the valves was replaced five times, and the axle blocks was replaced twice. Ph

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Safari Coach Trek have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 Safari Coach Trek: 03V-268 (parking brake), 02V-278 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Safari Coach Trek?

Owners report suspension problems most often (5 reports), followed by equipment (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 33,002 miles.

Are Safari Coach recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Safari Coach dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.